http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/ New Developments from the U.S. Agency for International Development. http://www.usaid.gov/images/main/usaid_logo_new.jpg http://www.usaid.gov en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@info.usaid.gov webmaster@info.usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd111024.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd111024.html Public-Private Partnerships Did you know that last week was Public-Private Partnership week at USAID? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:00:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd111014.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd111014.html Food Security Did you know that in anticipation of World Food Day, USAID, the State Department, and USDA joined more than 1,000 international leaders this week in Des Moines, Iowa? Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:35:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110926.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110926.html Horn of Africa Did you know that the FWD (Famine, War, Drought) Campaign kicked off last Monday to raise awareness about the crisis threatening millions of lives in the Horn of Africa? Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:35:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110805.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110805.html Horn of Africa Did you know that USAID is leading the global response to the drought in the Horn of Africa? Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:35:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110722.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110722.html Horn of Africa Did you know that on Wednesday, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah visited refugee camps in Kenya and spoke with Somalis affected by the Horn of Africa drought? Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:27:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110708.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110708.html Youth Did you know that on Thursday, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah joined Kalpen Modi from the White House Office of Public Engagement to host a live webchat with American youth? Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:27:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110624.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110624.html Food Security Did you know that on Tuesday, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah highlighted the role universities play in Feed the Future research? Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:16:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110531.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110531.html Food Security Did you know that recently, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs brought together America's top leaders on global agriculture and food security? Tue, 31 May 2011 11:16:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110429.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110429.html Malaria Did you know that on Wednesday, USAID and the Peace Corps celebrated World Malaria Day by announcing a new collaboration to reduce the burden of the disease across sub-Sahara Africa? Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:16:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110422.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110422.html Environment Did you know that today was Earth Day? In recognition of the day, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah released a press statement commemorating the event, as well as celebrating the International Year of Forests. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:27:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110404.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110404.html South Korea Did you know that last week the Republic of Korea's Health Ministry honored USAID? Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:27:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110325.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110325.html Tuberculosis Did you know that yesterday was World Tuberculosis Day? Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:27:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110318.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110318.html Japan Did you know that USAID sent two urban search and rescue teams to Japan to assist in emergency relief efforts? Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:27:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110311.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110311.html Women Did you know that March is Women's History Month and this week the world celebrated the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day? Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:27:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110211.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110211.html Budget Did you know that less than 1% of the federal budget goes to Foreign Assistance? Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110202.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110202.html Trafficking Did you know that MTV partnered with USAID to raise awareness about human trafficking? Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110131.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110131.html Health Russia Did you know that the United States and the Russian Federation are working together for the global eradication of polio? Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110121.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110121.html USAID Forward QDDR Did you know that this past Wednesday, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah delivered a major speech on development and the agency's future initiatives? Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110114.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110114.html Economic Growth Haiti Did you know that in Haiti, one third of the country's banks and ATMs were destroyed by the earthquake one year ago? Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110107.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2011/nd110107.html Health Lesotho Did you know that in Lesotho, USAID's Horse Riding for Health program engages pony riders and motorcycle riders to transport blood tests, drugs, and supplies to the country's remote mountain health clinics? Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd101223.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd101223.html Science and Technology Did you know that Science Magazine recently named a USAID-funded HIV microbicides study among the Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2010? Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd101217.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd101217.html Democracy and Governance Sudan Did you know that in southern Sudan citizens recently completed voter registration for a January referendum? Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd101122.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd101122.html Malaria Democratic Republic of Congo Did you know the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) became the 16th focus country of the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) earlier this week? Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd101002.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd101002.html Education Did you know that USAID is bringing light to Afghanistan with lessons in English and basic computer skills? Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100923.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100923.html Science and Technology Did you know that in Cambodia kites with cameras have been used to conduct surveys to build dams? Thu, 23 Oct 2010 15:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100916.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100916.html Water Did you know that global demand for freshwater is doubling every 20 years, while in many places water becomes ever more scarce? Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100909.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100909.html Youth Egypt Did you know that 83 percent of Egypt's unemployed are between 15 and 29? Thu, 09 Oct 2010 15:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100903.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100903.html Science and Technology Thailand Did you know that USAID provides training to local authorities in Thailand on how to help save endangered animals? Thu, 03 Oct 2010 13:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100827.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100827.html Youth Morocco Did you know that USAID is helping young people in Morocco build a better future for their country? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:05:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100820.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100820.html Disaster Assistance Pakistan Did you know that USAID has supplied enough plastic sheeting to shelter more than 74,000 people displaced by the floods in Pakistan? Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:16:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100813.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100813.html Disaster Assistance Pakistan Did you know that with the devastating and deadly floods in Pakistan, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is monitoring health indicators in Pakistan to detect signs of any disease outbreak at an early stage? Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:13:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100806.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100806.html Democracy and Governance Vietnam Did you know that while the United States celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Vietnam equalized treatment of its disabled citizens as well? Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100730.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100730.html Health Did you know that there is new evidence that the use of an antiretroviral-based microbicide gel can significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection in women? Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100716.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100716.html Health Pakistan Did you know that polio still strikes in Pakistan? Pakistan is one of the four countries in the world where polio and other deadly diseases remain endemic. USAID has contributed to 10 national polio campaigns that vaccinated more than 32 million children. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:12:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100708.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/newdevelopments/2010/nd100708.html Health Did you know that every year in the developing world an estimated four million children die during their first month? Half of these deaths occur during delivery and the next 24 hours, often as a result of inadequate or no breathing. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:09:00 -0500